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How to get fromPortland to Carlsbadby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Carlsbad by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 12m
    $125–280

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 44m
    $67–293

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 15m
    $196–297

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    33h 41m
    $705–1,088

  5. Drive  1,049 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carlsbadcar car 1,049 mi
    17h 42m
    $192–277

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 46m

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 52m
    $147–461

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 23m
    $264–528

Portland to Carlsbad by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 28h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 33h 41m.

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